KBC 18: Amitabh Bachchan on Dilip Kumar’s Legacy

Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dilip Kumar during the latest episode of *Kaun Banega Crorepati 18*. While discussing Hindi cinema with contestant Manjeet Singh, Amitabh spoke about the extraordinary contribution Dilip Kumar made to the history of Indian cinema, stating that the history of Hindi cinema would always be remembered as being divided into a ‘Before Dilip Kumar’ and ‘After Dilip Kumar’ era. The veteran actor described Dilip Kumar as an irreplaceable pillar of the industry, emphasizing his lasting influence on generations of actors. Amitabh’s statement highlighted the scale of Dilip Kumar’s contribution, and he further described him as an unreplaceable figure in Hindi cinema. During their conversation, Manjeet Singh called Amitabh Bachchan the successor to Dilip Kumar, but Amitabh immediately rejected this comparison, redirecting praise solely to Dilip Kumar. The two legendary actors shared the screen in the 1982 film *Shakti*, directed by Ramesh Sippy, marking an important collaboration in Hindi cinema. The discussion also included reflections on shared memories of cinema, recalling the experience of watching films during their younger days. Amitabh used the moment to underline Dilip Kumar’s extraordinary place in Bollywood history. The episode aired on *Sony Entertainment Television* and *Sony LIV* from Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM.